Criminal Charges

Criminal Charges

Contacted OTT law based on recommendation of a friend, best recommendation I have ever received. Marcello handled my claim, and the result was fantastic. Super professional team who were very quick to respond to my request and with my results. Best service I have ever received, well worth the price.

Parramjit Siingh

16:03 21 Mar 17

“Thanks you very much to Marcello and his team. I called them for the two tickets. The people at this office were very quick to respond to my request.To my pleasant surprise, the service I received was beyond what I expected and was a higher grade than I thought it would be. My charges were withdrawn. I look forward to working with Marcello and his team in the future and will be recommending him to other businesses that I know. Thanks guys. Keep up the great work.“

Kaelah Mizzi and the team at OTT were very prompt and efficient in handling my ticket. Kaelah handled my case, was confident she could help me, and the result was exactly what I had hoped for. Great service! Thank you!

cinoop chacko

18:51 01 Jun 17

Marcello, Kaelah and OTT Team did an Incredible job fighting my ticket and completely won it! I was so surprised and relieved and I want to extend my thanks to OTT for doing such phenomenal work!

Adam Dinunzio

17:04 06 Jul 17

Kaelah was great. She got me off of a cell phone driving ticket. Always answered when I called, very professional and came out with the result I wanted :) I will be using her again.

Sai Ram

20:29 18 Jul 17

They are amazing ❤ Every possibility that exists, they will try out to help you win over your case. I would highly recommend you to choose OTT to have your record free of charges. Marcello is the best!!

Vahab Bayat

00:10 20 Jul 17

they won the ticket they fought for me. There is no conviction, fine or demerit points, and my driving record is clear of the ticket I 've received.
good experience with them and easy t deal with.

Koteshwar Vuppu

22:30 21 Aug 17

I am very happy with services provided by OTT Legal Services. They won my case and clear out my speeding ticket.I would highly recommend to use their excellent services. Thank you OTT.
Thanks.
Kotesh

Michael Geberyesus

06:12 15 Sep 17

They have the best service. They helped me a lot and never let me down. Amazing work.

Danny Sud

16:36 21 Sep 17

An excellent company, the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Kaelah always got back to me very quickly and I was able to get the desired outcome. Thank you OTT Legal, Etobicoke. I recommend this company to everyone.

Leo Knight

15:48 25 Sep 17

I have nothing but good things to say about Ott Legal. Chris is well experienced in his field and you can rest assured, you're in good hands. My fiance and I recently found ourselves in a pickel and even though there was evidence stacked against us Chris got the charges dropped. I highly recommend squaring their services if you're ever in a pinch. Best legal team out there!

Suman Mukherjee

20:15 28 Sep 17

Delivers results, no false commitments and prompt response all the time. Won me the ticket. Kaelah Mizzi was a pleasure to work with.

Dylan Paradis

20:05 29 Sep 17

O.T.T legal always got back to me very quickly. Kaelah was very professional and had a great knowledge on traffic tickets! 5 star 10/10 would recommend.
Dylan

Anabel OIivero

23:44 30 Sep 17

OTT legal was great! They were able to get my speeding ticket reduced as they had advised. They answered my questions and walked me through the process.

Faisal Bhatti

17:24 10 Oct 17

OTT legal helped me twice in winning my tickets. Both times we walked out without any charges. Highly recommend their professional services and expertise. Thanks Chris and OTT team!

Criminal Charges

What are the implications of a criminal record?

Why do I have to get my fingerprints and photograph taken?

Can I fight a criminal charge myself?

How Does a Criminal Record Affect Me?

When you travel, any border official can question you about your criminal record and deny access to their country. For example, if you have been convicted of impaired driving and are trying to drive into the USA, the USA Customs officers can deny you access to drive across the border.

When you apply for a job or clearances, an employer will see that you have a criminal record, by requesting a criminal record check.

Persons with a criminal record may encounter issues with employment. Many employers require a criminal record check, and will not hire someone with a criminal conviction. If you wish to work in a government agency, you may find that employment is denied or you may be required to obtain a criminal record suspension (pardon) before considered for work.

When dealing with family law or child custody issues, a judge can take into consideration the criminal record as evidence of the persons character. A criminal record could be considered evidence of bad character which may have an impact on who or under what terms child custody or visitation rights maybe granted.

In regards to educational institutions, such as medicine, security, child care and businesses involving money, (such as banking or accounting) having a criminal record may disqualify the student from attending or graduating.

Any person applying for Canadian citizenship will be denied citizenship if they have a criminal record and those persons who do not have permanent residency in Canada may be deported where they commit criminal acts in Canada.

If you are currently volunteering or considering volunteer work, most agencies now require a criminal record check. If you have a criminal record you will have to disclose and provide to the agency your criminal record to which the agency may disapprove your application.

In regards to adoptions, persons considering the adoption process must pass a vulnerable sector search which will result in a denial due to a criminal record.

Police and law enforcement agencies may view the information and act upon and criminal record or occurrence as they see fit.

Persons with criminal records may be denied certain types of jobs or employment.

Employers may ask for a criminal record check prior to employment. With a criminal record you may also have your ability to travel restricted. For example, you might try to drive into the USA but be stopped at the border and denied entry into the country.

The Identification of Criminals Act of 1985 allows the police the ability to collect fingerprints and photographs of persons charged with a criminal offence prior to trial. If you are found not guilty, you may apply to have these documents destroyed.

Any conviction for a criminal charge will mean that the accused will obtain a criminal record and have their fingerprints and photograph recorded on the Royal Canadian Police Criminal Record System for life.

For any criminal charges, your should at least get legal advice to know what to expect at court. If the matter is serious, the crown attorney will want you to have legal counsel on the trial date.

A criminal charge means you could face penalties that include jail terms, seizure of the motor vehicle and fines. Many convictions for a criminal motor vehicle charge will involve an extended drivers licence suspension.

In many instances, the courts may consider the improper use of a motor vehicle similar to having a weapon dangerous to the public.

If you have been accused of a crime, seek proper legal advice prior to trial.

The former police officers and licensed paralegals of OTT Legal Services have years of practical experience delivering legal defence for motor vehicle related and criminal charges throughout Ontario within our scope of practice.

Can You Fight a Criminal Record Yourself

Defending yourself in criminal court is possible but not recommended.

Many times, we see people who upon being contacted by the police, have incriminated themselves and made things worse.

Some people think that if they just tell the police what happened, that the police will forgive them and not pursue the case. Usually, this is not the case and the police end up using any statement that the accused gave to convict them. This is particularly true with charges like Failing to Remain at an Accident and Dangerous Driving charges.

Where a person has been charged with a criminal offence, there are many opportunities to receive free legal advice.

If you appear in criminal court by yourself, the accused is at a disadvantage.

Before you attend court or are even contacted by the police, call OTT Legal to have a free initial consultation about your legal rights.

Would you like more information or wish to discuss your criminal case? Send us an email.